Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Port Elizabeth team,
·Design
grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid solar PV systems (residential, commercial,
and/or utility-scale).
·Prepare
electrical schematics, single-line diagrams (SLDs), layouts, and technical
documentation.
·Conduct
system sizing, energy yield calculations, and performance modelling.
·Select
appropriate equipment (PV modules, inverters, batteries, cables, protection
devices).
·Support
applications for municipal approvals and embedded generation registrations.
·Ensure
compliance with OHS Act and site safety regulations.
·Provide
technical support during procurement, installation, and commissioning.
·Conduct
site inspections, commissioning tests, and system sign-offs.
·Liaise with
EPC contractors, installers, municipalities, and utilities (e.g. Eskom where
applicable).
·Identify
risks, troubleshoot system issues, and propose corrective actions
·Perform
system commissioning and acceptance testing.
·Assist with
fault diagnostics, performance analysis, and system optimisation.
·Support
preventive and corrective maintenance planning.
Requirements
·Grade
12
·Diploma
in Electrical Engineering preferred
·3–5 years’
experience in electrical engineering.
·Minimum 2
years’ hands-on experience with solar PV systems
·Ability to
interpret technical drawings and specifications.
·Valid
drivers license
